Introduction to Athletes
Hibiki Toyota
Athlete event class T54
- Born on March 16, 2006 from Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture.
Born and raised in Okayama, Matsunaga attended a regular school despite having a congenital disability. They first met at a lecture in his first year of junior high school. Matsunaga visited his school as a para-athlete, which opened his eyes to athletics. He continued to practice at local wheelchair athletics classes and also trained with the WORLD-second team.
Although his skills are still in their infancy, he has steadily grown and will be promoted to the WORLD-AC in April 2021.
His goal is the world stage. He is running to reach his dream of representing Japan in the Paralympics!
Profile
| 2019.7 | Joined WORLD-second |
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| 2021.3 | Graduated from junior high school |
| 2021.4 | WORLD-AC promotion |
| 2021.4 | High school enrollment |
| 2021.12 | Added under Japan National Team for the Bahrain 2021 Asian Youth Para Games |
| 2023.10 | Participation in Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games |
| 2024.4 | Started university |
| PB （personal best records） |
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| 100m | 14.71 | |
| 2024.09.08 Chugoku-Shikoku Para Athletics Championships | ||
| 200m | 26.88 | |
| 2022.8.11 The 12th BIZEN Night Athletics Festival | ||
| 400m | 48.70 | |
| 2024.6.7 Nottwil 2024 Para Athletics WPA Grand Prix | ||
| 800m | 1:35.79 | |
| 2024.6.6 Nottwil 2024 Para Athletics WPA Grand Prix | ||
| Hobbies | Sports, music, calligraphy |
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| Nickname | Toyochi |
| Favorite food | Sushi, hamburger, omelet rice |
| Least favorite food | Spicy and hot food |
| Motto | Whole body, strong heart that never gives up |
Main Results in Competition
| 2025 | Dubai 2025 WPA Grand Prix - 16th Fazza International Para Athletics Championships | 400m 6th place 800m 7th place |
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| 2024 | The 23rd National Sports Festival for the Disabled "SAGA2024" | 100m Winner 200m Winner (SB) (NGR) |
| 2024 | 2024 Japan Para Athletics Championships | 100m 2nd place 400m 1st place 800m 3rd place |
| 2024 | 2024 Chugoku-Shikoku Para Athletics Championships | 100m Winner (PB) 400m Winner 800m Winner |
| 2024 | Nottwil 2024 World Para Athletics Grand Prix | 100m 11th place, 400m 8th place, 800m 15th place (PB) |
| 2024 | The 24th Okayama Prefecture Sports Meet for the Disabled "Shining and Kiralympics" | 100m Winner (NGR) |
| 2024 | All Track and Field Record Meeting 2024 | 100m 2nd place |
| 2024 | Emperor's Cup 35th National Wheelchair Relay Race Tournament | Okayama team runner-up |
| 2023 | 42nd Oita International Wheelchair Marathon | Half Marathon 7th place |
| 2023 | Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games | 400m final 8th place 800m 9th place |
| 2023 | 35th Okayama Kibi Kogen Wheelchair Fureai Road Race Tournament | Half Marathon 3rd place |
| 2023 | 2023 Chugoku-Shikoku Para Athletics Tournament | 100m 2nd place 400m 2nd place 800m 2nd place |
| 2023 | 2023 Japan Para Athletics Tournament | 100m 2nd place 400m 3rd place 800m 4th place |
| 2023 | 23rd Okayama Prefecture Sports Tournament for the Disabled “Shine and Kiralympics” | 100m 1st place |
| 2023 | 34th Japan Para Athletics Championships | 100m 3rd Place (PB), 400m 2nd Place (PB), 800m 4th place (PB) |
| 2023 | 2nd All Athletics Record Meeting | 100m 4th overall, 400m 2nd overall |
| 2023 | Emperor's Cup 34th National Wheelchair Ekiden Race | Okayama team 3rd place section new |
| 2022 | 31st Bizen City Athletics Championships | 100m 2nd place |
| 2022 | The 34th Okayama Kibi Kougen Wheelchair Fureai Road Race | 10km marathon 2nd place (PB) |
| 2022 | The 12th BIZEN Night Athletics Festival | 200m 2nd Place (PB) |
| 2022 | 90th Hyogo Athletics Championships | 100m 2nd place |
| 2022 | NAGASE Cup Para Athletics Record Meeting | 100m 6th place, 400m 5th Place (PB), 800m 7th place |
| 2022 | 33rd Japan Para Athletics Championships | 4 x 100m universal relay 2nd place, 100m 4th place, 400m 4th place, 800m 4th place (PB) |
| 2022 | 2022 Japan Para Athletics Games | 100m 5th place, 400m 5th place, 800m 7th place |
| 2021 | Bahrain 2021 Asian Youth Para Games (U-17) | 100m gold medal 400m gold medal 800m silver medal |
| 2021 | 2021 Bahrain 2021 Asian Youth Para Games | 100m / 400m Gold medal 800m Silver medal (U-17) |
| 2021 | 2021 Japan Para Athletics Tournament | 100m 6th place, 200m 2nd place, 400m 6th place |
| 2021 | 32nd Japan Para Athletics Championships | 100m final advance ，400m 7th place |
| 2020 | 25th Kanto Para Athletics Championships | 100m 5th place ,400m 7th place |
| 2020 | 21st Japan Para Athletics Championships | 100m 6th place ,400m 7th place |
| 2019 | 2019 Chugoku/Shikoku Para Athletics Championships | 100m 200m 400m |
Main Awards
| 2022 | 2021 Okayama Prefecture Top Athletes Award Sports Excellence Award |
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| 2022 | 21th Okayama City Kinue Hitomi Sports Awards Sports Honor Award |
Message
I've lived in a wheelchair since I was born.
Ever since I was young, I've always liked to be active.
Soon after entering junior high school I met Mr. Matsunaga at a training session and started competing in track and field.
After school I would combine club activities with training and practiced track and field with my seniors.
Every day I’m doing my best to follow in the footsteps of my seniors, to achieve growth through track and field and academic work.
I'm devoting myself completely and single-mindedly to becoming a global number one athlete in the future never to give myself up.
I appreciate all your support.
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Hitoshi Matsunaga
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Tomoki Ikoma
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Hibiki Toyota
